Americans In Congo Reportedly Exposed To Ebola Outbreak—One May Have Symptoms

BreakingBusinessAmericans In Congo Reportedly Exposed To Ebola Outbreak—One May Have SymptomsBySiladitya Ray,Forbes Staff. Siladitya Ray is a New Delhi-based Forbes news team reporter.Follow AuthorMay 18, 2026, 06:27am EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.ToplineA group of Americans in the Democratic Republic of Congo may have been exposed to the deadly Ebola outbreak in the country—including one with symptoms—which has triggered a WHO public health emergency declaration, reports said on Monday, as U.S. authorities work on a safe evacuation plan. Staff members at CBCA Virunga Hospital prepare rooms intended for possible suspected Ebola cases following official announcements in Goma.AFP via Getty ImagesKey FactsCiting unnamed sources, Stat News first reported that a “number of Americans” may have been exposed, including some who purportedly had “high-risk exposures.”At least one American has developed symptoms, but there are no confirmed test results for any of them, the report added.The Washington Post confirmed the report, noting that the person with symptoms may require a medical evacuation.The U.S. nationals were working for a nonprofit in the area where the outbreak took place and the group includes a family with children, the Post’s report added.Authorities are discussing possible evacuation options to a location where any infected individuals can be quarantined and receive treatment. if (!window.cnxel) { window.cnxel = {}; window.cnxel.cmd = []; var iframe = document.createElement('iframe'); iframe.style.display = 'none'; iframe.onload = function() { var iframeDoc = iframe.contentWindow.document; var script = iframeDoc.createElement('script'); script.src = '//cd.elements.video/player.js?cid=62cec241-7d09-4462-afc2-f72f8d8ef40a'; script.setAttribute('defer', '1'); script.setAttribute('type', 'text/javascript'); iframeDoc.body.appendChild(script); }; document.head.appendChild(if...